Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Brendan O'Hara and Owen Thompson

Tuesday 10th March 2020 Commons Chamber

[Brendan O'Hara (Argyll and Bute) (SNP)]

11. What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the proposed points-based immigration system on the provision of health and social care.

[Owen Thompson (Midlothian) (SNP)]

23. What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the proposed points-based immigration system on the provision of health and social care.

[The Minister for Care (Helen Whately)]

The points-based immigration system is designed so that the UK can attract the brightest and best individuals to work here. As the hon. Member no doubt knows, jobs where there is a recognised shortage of supply, such as nurses, are on the shortage occupation list, and people filling those roles will score more than enough points to come to the UK. We are also introducing the NHS visa to make it easier for doctors, nurses and health professionals from all around the world to come to work here.